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UK: Europe’s leader in terms of installed offshore wind energy
According to a new report released by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), offshore wind power installations in Europe increased by a third in 2012 and are expected to augment by another 20 percent this year.
read more... 29/01/2013
UK: renewable energy market set to double by 2017
According to a new report by EDF Energy, the amount of energy generated by renewables in the UK is set to double in the next five years to 75 TWh, contributing 20% of the nation’s total generation capacity.
read more... 28/01/2013
Ireland to power millions homes in UK through wind power
Irish Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte, and his British counterpart, Ed Davey, are to sign an agreement to export wind energy from Ireland to power millions homes in the UK. Ireland has agreed to sell wind energy to Britain in a move that could create thousands of jobs by 2020.
read more... 25/01/2013
French group takes a major stake in OpenHydro
A French naval defense and energy company has announced its expansion plans for OpenHydro, a tech company developing marine power alternatives. The OpenHydro Company uses turbines located on the seabed to produce power in areas that are known for their strong tides.
read more... 23/01/2013
UK: new solar centre was launched
The UK has launched a national centre for solar PV, the BRE National Solar Centre (NSC), which will help industry and government to deliver on solar PV opportunities identified in the government’s Renewables Roadmap. It aims to drive innovation in the sector, reduce costs and enhance confidence in the market.
read more... 23/01/2013